Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal
Join our collaborative team at Abivale
We are looking for a qualified RVN to work 30 hours per week. We would consider someone newly qualified to join our friendly and cohesive team. You will work closely with the rest of our clinical and support team in promoting high standards of client and patient care.
We are a well-established small animal practice in South Oxfordshire, practicing out of four surgeries in Abingdon, Didcot, Wallingford, and Wantage. This role will primarily be based in Wallingford, but shifts may need to be carried out in other branches.
We have a varied caseload, and the role includes general nursing duties, anaesthesia, radiology, ultrasonography, and hospital inpatient care as we are a 24-hour emergency care provider. The role is a 30-hour week over 4 days with 6-8 hour shifts, 1 in 5 weekends Saturday and Sunday with TOIL for weekends worked. There is no out-of-hours work as we have a dedicated night team who cover this. Bank holidays are on a rota basis.
Find your next move with us
At Abivale, we have a range of equipment including ultrasound, x-ray, endoscope, dental x-ray, and a lab where we do a variety of in-house blood work. We are the 24-hour emergency care provider for the surrounding area and have a dedicated night team of vets and nurses. The main practice in Abingdon is within walking distance to the historic town centre of Abingdon, Oxfordshire. We are 15 minutes away from Oxford city centre where there are many shops and restaurants. There are many buses running regularly from Oxford and surrounding areas to Abingdon.
Our team currently consists of 9 Vets, 8 RVNs, 3 SVNs, 7 receptionists, and 3 ANAs along with an admin team. We are also a nurse training practice. We are a very friendly and welcoming team and would want someone proactive who also has a good sense of humour.
We actively encourage and support all our staff in their professional and personal development. We also have accommodation available if required.
We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises, and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from:
Work-life balance
- 6.6 weeks annual leave
- Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
- Private medical insurance
- Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
- Non-accidental injury support
Development
- £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid CPD leave pro rata
- Certificate support
- Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
- Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
- All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
- Infection Prevention and Control Programme
- Quality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
Additional
- Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with hundreds of retailers
- Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer
- Discounted staff pet care
Abivale Veterinary Group, Wallingford
Speak to Michael Middleton from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.
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